BuildBetter - interviews with tech founders

Summary
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen scientists from Reddit.

Whether you're curious about DeSci, a startup founder in healthtech, or just want to understand how blockchain and science can finally converge for real-world impact on individuals like us - this conversation is for you.

Topics We Cover:
- What is DeSci and why does it matter now
- How DeSci can disrupt the "big boys club" of traditional science
- The low-hanging fruit: data, privacy, and funding
- Using X (Twitter) Communities to build ecosystems
- Why the DeSci Alliance is amplifying—not gatekeeping—the space
- The untapped potential of biohackers, Reddit researchers, and citizen science

Guest: Andrew Hemingway
Formerly with Tron & Avalanche, now on a mission to build the connective tissue of decentralized science through the DeSci Alliance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to DeSci and Its Importance
01:21 Andrew's Journey into Web3 and DeSci
04:39 The Formation of DeSci Alliance
08:52 Utilizing Twitter Communities for DeSci
11:10 The Current State of DeSci Communities
13:16 The Need for Unity in DeSci
14:41 Challenges in Communicating DeSci's Value
18:36 Exploring the Scope of DeSci Beyond Healthcare
20:01 Building a Community in Science
22:36 Low-Hanging Fruit in Data Services
28:08 The Future of Data Sharing in Pharma
29:14 Emerging Voices in the D-Sci Space
31:55 Seriousness of the D-Sci Community
33:53 The Importance of Narrative in D-Sci
35:56 Future Directions for D-Sci Alliance


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- DeSci
- Web3 for scientists
- Blockchain in healthcare
- Crypto funding models
- Peer review reform
- Tokenizing research
- Decentralized data collaboration
- New Health and Wellness data sharing models

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Research suggests that there are only two crypto assets that can protect you from geopolitical risk - Swiss Franc (CHF) and Bitcoin (BTC). Now, you find both onchain for DeFi, thanks to Frankencoin.

This is a conversation with Johannes (MD of Frankencoin Association), where we discuss the Swiss Franc stable coin called Frankencoin, its decentralized nature, and the role the Swiss franc should play in the DeFi ecosystem. 

Johannes explains why Frankencoin is the best stablecoin alternative to the US dollar, emphasizing its unique features, governance structure, and potential for growth in the market. The discussion also covers community engagement, upcoming events, and the technical aspects of the Frankencoin protocol, including live demo and governance aspects.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Frankencoin and Its Structure
01:49 The Role of the Swiss Franc in DeFi
04:44 Frankencoin's Unique Positioning and Market Potential
07:32 Practical Use Cases for Frankencoin
10:06 Challenges and Regulatory Landscape for Swiss Franc Stablecoins
12:18 Building a Decentralized Future with Frankencoin
15:13 Cultural Elements: Swiss Identity and Community Engagement
17:36 Future Plans and Market Goals for Frankencoin
24:07 The Rise of Stablecoins
25:57 Challenges of Swiss Franc Integration
28:28 Navigating Regulatory Complexities
29:42 Pitching Franccoin
31:03 Comparing Stablecoins and Bitcoin
31:54 Decentralized Stablecoin Landscape
32:11 Skepticism Towards High Yield Offers
33:01 Technical Insights into Franccoin
38:53 Governance and Community Involvement
43:11 The Future of Swiss Franc in DeFi

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To find love you should not need to have public profile and swipe left/right like on the beauty market. Btw, there are many forms of love!

In this conversation, I dive with Amelia her innovative project called Soulmates which is all about creating authentic connections through technology. 

We cover the unique framework of Soulmates, the role of AI in facilitating connections, and signalling utility of Soulmate's physical bracelet that symbolizes different types of love. Amelia emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions and community engagement, while also outlining the business model and future plans for Soulmates.

Listen and get inspired to create serendipitous moments for finding soulmates and seven different types of love. Hint - it's from Greek mythology.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Decentralized Science and Web 3
02:04 Amelia's Journey into Web 3
03:29 The Concept of Soulmates
05:53 Building Soulmates: Motivation and Framework
11:37 The Role of AI in Finding Connections
14:54 Data Privacy and Digital Twins
16:55 Soulmates: A New Approach to Connection
19:54 Exploring the Seven Types of Love
22:26 The Role of Cupid in Modern Dating
24:07 Future Plans for Soulmates and Community Engagement
26:46 Innovative Approaches to Networking at Conferences
27:58 Defining Success for Soulmates
31:19 Business Model and Revenue Streams
32:45 The Interplay of Subscription and Community
34:26 The Excitement of the Upcoming Bracelet
36:46 Future Vision and Community Growth
38:19 Connecting with Soulmates in 2025

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PolitiFi, i.e. tokens or coins launched by political figures and celebrities are here to stay. At least we agreed on it with Konstantin from Mezen.

In this conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 with focus on tokenomics, the rise of celebrity tokens, and the importance of understanding business fundamentals in the crypto space. 

Konstantin shares his journey into crypto, insights on emerging trends for 2025, and the role of AI in trading. They also explore the transition of Web2 companies to Web3, gaps in current Web3 development, and the future of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Web3 and Tokenomics
03:06 Konstantin's Journey into Crypto
05:52 Trends in Crypto: PolitiFy and Beyond
08:51 The Role of AI in Trading and Crypto
11:27 Web2 Companies Transitioning to Web3
14:13 Emerging Technologies and Future Trends
16:56 Challenges in User Adoption of Web3
19:52 Ideal Clients and Projects in Crypto
42:50 Spotlighting Builders Artists Projects Video.mp4

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Trading meme coins is where many retail users start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.

Today, I talk with Oxana, the founder of the Bolide app. Bolide is a meme coins trading supermarket in your pocket. We discuss (as always) her journey into the crypto world (spoiler: she was early!), previous projects, and how they all led to the founding of Bolide. We also touch on why she likes meme coins so much. 

Oxana shares insights on user experience, onboarding new users to Web3/crypto, and the growth strategies for Bolide. We also touch a little on future plans for Bolide, like including AI integration and enhancements to the app.

Interesting Highlights

- Bolide was created to simplify trading meme coins for retail users because that's where many start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.
- Onboarding new users is crucial and the Bolide team focuses on social media like Twitter and TikTok.
- The app has seen significant growth with 62k downloads and 4k active users weekly.
- Bolide team wants to support new tokens and provide marketing assistance to developers. Just reach out!
- The app is designed to be mobile-first, catering to the needs of retail traders.
- Future features include automated investment options and improved transaction speeds.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Oksana and Bolide
09:33 Focus on Meme Coins and User Experience
16:48 Onboarding New Users and Distribution Channels
22:46 Current User Base and Growth Strategies
30:45 Enhancements and Features in Development

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We talk about the importance of setting realistic and measurable fitness goals for 2025 and explore the common pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. Chose performance-based goals over aesthetic ones.

I talk with Alyna Han, a multi-talented personal fitness coach about the importance of understanding one's needs and emphasizes the significance of habit-building, especially for beginners.

She also shares her journey into fitness, her experiences with various training methods, and the significance of having a purpose behind fitness goals.  No personal circumstances, such as having children, should stop you from fitness goal-setting and taking care of your body.

The discussion also covers the differences between online coaching and in-person training, optimal workout frequencies, and how to choose the right personal trainer. Alyna highlights the importance of comfort and connection in the trainer-client relationship, as well as the need for specific and measurable fitness goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fitness Goals for 2025
01:30 Alyna's Journey into Fitness
07:25 The Two-Year Rule in Fitness
14:43 From Art to Fitness: A Career Shift
23:14 Setting Realistic Fitness Goals
30:08 The Importance of Performance Goals
32:03 Understanding Client Needs and Goals
34:11 Realistic Fitness Goals and Expectations
36:39 Building Healthy Habits
38:16 The January Fitness Boom
40:10 Online Coaching vs In-Person Training
42:32 Optimal Workout Frequency for Beginners
44:49 Affordable Alternatives to Personal Training
46:49 Choosing the Right Personal Trainer
52:17 Gender Dynamics in Personal Training
56:49 Setting Specific Fitness Goals

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Summary

Jimmy, the founder of TreeGens, shares his quite fascinating journey into the crypto space and his mission to promote tree planting and our planet's regeneration. TreeGens is a decentralized platform that rewards individuals for planting trees, starting with mangroves. The platform uses Web3 technologies to track and verify tree planting, and participants earn tokens for verified actions. Jimi and the team are focused on scaling up tree-planting efforts and partnering with NGOs, governments, influencers, and indigenous communities. 

They also plan to launch NFTs to further gamify the experience. Jimmy and I encourage everyone to join the movement and positively impact the environment.

Remember, anyone can plant trees and get rewarded. RegFi is a movement!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Jimmy's Journey into Crypto
03:39 The Vision and Mission of TreeGens
11:56 Scaling Up Tree Planting Efforts
18:46 Web3 Technologies and Partnerships
23:05 Gamifying Tree Planting with NFTs

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Treegens on X (Twitter): https://x.com/thetreegens 
Treegens will plan one tree for each follower! Go follow them! 

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Summary

In this wide ranging chat with big talker - Anjali Young, co-founder of Collab.Land - she shares her journey into the crypto space and the importance of online communities in her own life. She discusses her early experiences in digital communities and the evolution of online interactions from early bulletin boards to today's token gated groups. 

Anjali explains that Collabland is an automated, tokenized community management service that allows projects to organize and reward their community members. She emphasizes the value of reputation building in Web3 and the opportunities for full-time caregivers in the crypto space. Yes, you read that right, caregivers have a great potential. 

Collabland is a platform that helps manage and grow online communities in the crypto space. They started on Telegram and later moved to Discord. They currently cater to over 54,000 communities across tens of various blockchains. Collabland is focused on serving the community while recently also embracing the financial aspect of crypto. They are introducing tipping, allowing users to send on-chain transactions within Collabland groups. 

Don't miss this chat! Listen to the end! 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Anjali's Crypto Journey
06:23 Collabland: Automating Community Management
13:49 The Value of Collecting and NFTs
19:49 Reputation Building and Opportunities in Web3
25:22 Starting on Telegram and Moving to Discord
28:45 Being Inclusive and Supporting Newcomers
36:27 Embracing the Financial Aspect of Crypto
42:08 Looking Forward to the Bull Run

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Collab.Land on Twitter (X): https://x.com/Collab_Land_ 
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Summary

ASDF, the co-founder of Megapot, shares his journey into crypto, it's loooong - brace yourself - it took Asdf time at Amazon, Coinbase and startups, plus own failed bitcoin wallet project to land on the co-founder and idea to develop the onchain lottery platform. 

We talke about the legality of the project, the mechanics of the lottery, and future plans for Megapot. Asdf also talks about early stage challenges of onboarding liquidity providers and players, as well as the importance of user experience and (hopefully soon) cross-chain execution. If you like lotteries or you'd like to earn higher APR % on your ETH, maybe you should check Megapot. 

Takeaways

• The basic mechanics of Megapot game involves liquidity providers pre-purchasing tickets, and players then buying tickets to participate.
• Future plans for Megapot include adding more tokens, improving user experience, and incorporating cross-chain execution.
• Asdf invites you to try out Megapod for 0.001 ETH and provide feedback.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and ASDF's Journey into Crypto
05:30 Transition from Wallet to Megapod
16:15 Overview of Megapod and its Appeal
20:34 Blockchain and User Experience
27:03 Future Plans for Megapod
33:25 Legal Considerations and Conclusion

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Summary

In this conversation, I talk with Jonny about his journey into the world of crypto, his transition from working at Google, and Coinbase, to founding his own company - called Fabric and their development of Hypersub; an onchain subscription service. You could say Hypersub is NaaS product - NFTs as a subscription (NaaS). 

We touch on many things, including the concept of subscription fatigue and the unique features of Hypersub and why the future of media maybe onchain. Jonny talks about the challenges and opportunities of building a creator platform, the user experience, and the potential for growth and expansion in the future.

Takeaways

• Jonny's journey into crypto began in 2014 after hearing about Bitcoin on a podcast and later buying Ethereum during its crowd fund. Wow!
• Jonny transitioned from working at Google to freelancing at Coinbase and Polychain Labs, gaining valuable experience in the crypto industry.
• The development of HyperSub, a subscription NFT product, offers a unique approach to subscriptions, allowing for time-bound access and non-automated recurring payments.
• The conversation explores the concept of subscription fatigue and the challenges and opportunities it presents for creators and subscribers.
• The discussion highlights the importance of thoughtful and purposeful subscription models, as well as the value of time-bound access and the ability to top up subscriptions. On-chain subscriptions and NFTs provide a new way for creators to monetize their content and engage with their audience.
• The user experience and simplicity of the platform are crucial for the success of on-chain subscriptions and NFTs.
• Creators play a significant role in marketing and promoting on-chain subscriptions, leveraging their success to attract new users and creators to the platform.
• The intersection of media distribution and blockchain technology presents both challenges and opportunities for growth and expansion in the future. And it maybe the only realistic future.

Chapters

00:00 Journey into Crypto and Founding a Company
08:31 The Development of HyperSub: A Unique Subscription NFT Product
32:51 Exploring On-Chain Subscriptions and NFTs
39:00 Building a Creator Platform: Challenges and Opportunities
44:17 The User Experience of On-Chain Subscriptions and NFTs
49:23 Creators as Marketers: Leveraging Success to Attract New Users
54:20 Growth and Expansion in the

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